BRIGGS, Daniel

Prior to coming to the Bar, Daniel worked as a commercial litigation lawyer at Arnold Bloch Leibler in Melbourne after graduating from Monash University with a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Laws (with Honours). Daniel is currently studying a Master of Laws at Melbourne University.

Cases in which he has been briefed include:

Commercial Law

De Lutis v De Lutis: currently briefed on behalf of the defendant (Colin De Lutis) in relation to oppression proceedings and claims in
respect of a demerger agreement in respect of the $500 million De Group of companies (led by Allan Myers QC, with Justin Tomlinson).

Key Infrastructure Australia Pty Ltd v Bensons Property Group Pty Ltd: currently briefed on behalf of the plaintiff in relation to proceedings
for breach of a development management agreement relating to the development of property in Port Melbourne (led by Allan Myers QC).

Leone v Turi Foods Pty Ltd & Anor: acted on behalf of the defendants in proceedings alleging, inter alia, breach of contract,
estoppel, unjust enrichment and misleading and deceptive conduct in relation to the defendant’s employment by the plaintiff (led by Tim North
QC).

Armstrong Strategic Management and Marketing Pty Ltd v Expense Reduction Analysts Group Pty Ltd: appeared on behalf of the plaintiffs
(the Armstrong parties) in proceedings in respect of alleged false and misleading conduct, unconscionable conduct and breach of contract in
respect of the establishment and management of a global insurance expense reduction business, including interlocutory applications in respect
of security for costs and related applications (led by Will Alstergren QC).

Len Group Holdings Pty Ltd & Anor v The Cheesecake Shop Pty Ltd & Anor: acted for the plaintiff (franchisee) in respect of a dispute
with The Cheesecake Shop Pty Ltd (the franchisor) in respect of the sale of business and allegations of breach of the franchise agreement (unled).

Perricoota Boat Club Investments Pty Ltd v Watson: appeared on behalf of the plaintiff (Perricoota Boat Club Investments) in
proceedings concerning a contractual dispute in respect of the sale and development of land (led by Will Alstergren QC).

King v Douglas Partners Pty Ltd: briefed in proceedings regarding claims for loss (including pure economic loss) arising out of alleged
misleading and deceptive conduct and negligence in respect of the provision of environmental reporting services by the defendant, and appeared
for the defendant in an interlocutory application in respect of several subpoenas issued by the defendants (unled).

Property Law

Kersting v KB Litho Supplies Pty Ltd & Anor: acted for the defendant in relation to an application for removal of a caveat (unled).

From 24 Oct 2013, liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards legislation.

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